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Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.
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Toronto, Canada
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Downloaded free one the upgraded hit a…
Downloaded free one the upgraded hit a few snags but their chat fixed everything would reccomend
Great value
Great VPN extension for Chrome !!
Easy to install, user-friendly interface,real free-plan, no need for trial period...
10Gb monthly free by default and can be increased to 15Gb.
Recommended by several tech sites: "Considered the best for users who want to choose locations and need extra features. "
Great vpn have used it for 2years
Great vpn have used it for 2years
No issues and great price
Quickly Helped
I'm sure Garry is AI but he was totally helpful and I got my problem fixed. (Sorry, Garry, but I'm still a little squeamish when it comes to AI.)
Windscribe is genuinely one of those…
Windscribe is genuinely one of those VPNs that just clicks for me. I enjoy how lightweight and clean it feels—no bloat, no ads nagging you, just a simple app that stays out of your way. The free tier giving you ten gigs a month with no ads is honestly generous; most free VPNs are either data-capped to death or shove ads in your face.
I love the transparency. Their transparency report is brutal—over a million requests from copyright trolls and law enforcement, and they’ve handed over nothing because they don’t keep logs. That kind of proven track record makes me actually trust them, which is rare for a VPN.
The features are perfect for how I use the internet. R.O.B.E.R.T. kills ads and trackers before they even reach my device, split tunneling lets me keep banking apps on my regular connection while routing everything else through the VPN, and the double-hop option is great when I want an extra layer of privacy. Connection speeds are consistently solid, and the obfuscated servers work reliably in places where regular VPNs get blocked.
Most of all, I enjoy the peace of mind. Knowing my traffic is encrypted with AES-256, my IP is masked, and there’s zero chance of my data being sold or logged—it just lets me browse, stream, and download without that low-level worry in the back of my mind. Windscribe nails the balance between power, simplicity, and actual privacy.
good enough
Very beginners friendly, and also for you.
I am very new to the Internet and Windscribe is the best Browser extension, Android App and Desktop Application that someone like me can have. It protects me from doing stupid things, like downloading malware, and it makes it harder for hackers to hack me. It also protects my very precious data, like my home address, from people who do not need to see that.
There is however a problem. I am receiving very curious e-mails from the windscribe team. They are admitting they are independent, they didn't have a good business plan, and probably never will, and they admit they had to go to court. They won it, but still. I am concerned this company is runned by the minions, it just doesn't look like a real company that is owned by normal greedy people, or they have mental issues, like i mean they are doing this for years now, they are talking about fuchsia friday like there is no tomorrow, or other streaming titles. I even saw them advising not to use stickers for real currency, this is getting out of hand.
There is another issue, i have to mention this. They have a financial advisor who doesn't have a university degree, or actually, he doesn't have a degree at all. He told them they have to sell their product below its real value, insane! And they do it all the time, fuchsia day? Sale! Canamurica Day? Sale! New month? Sale! 10 years keeping this up? Sale!
So my advice would be, take it before they find out they are getting underpaid, do it before its to late and you have lost your innocence, your freedom of choice, your precious stored age, gender, preferences, marriage situation, location and so much more and have to pay for it. With real money, not only with stickers, and blood.. wait that is another review. I hope you take my advice and stay save.
Easy to use and really works in most…
Easy to use and really works in most cases. Very occasionally, a location is not as it is indicated (e.g. I chose London, UK and ended up in Canada a few times). The new update (April 2026) has new and impressive features. Customer support bot and FAQs are very efficient. This VPN even rewards you for not overusing it. I'd gladly recommend it.
Best VPN provider by a country mile...
Best VPN provider by a country mile.... For a long time I had it in my head Windscribe was a cheap VPN provider. This was because it used to be sold off very cheaply on Stacksocial. I thought from this that it wouldn't be as good as the premium expensive providers like Nord or ExpressVPN. I was so wrong in that belief. I have tried a bunch of VPN providers now and realised Windscribe is the best there is. It really is genuinely the best VPN provider. I have now signed up for a years subscription today again as its their 10 year anniversary.
Best vpn that i have ever used
Best vpn that i have ever used. Reliable and fast connection.
I have opted in for windscribe due to a…
I have opted in for windscribe due to a very specific reason. Ip tunneling and it works great. Plus now they have introduced AI support and I love the guy garry. he answers fast and thats what i really like and to the point answers and sarcasm is out of the world..Highly recommended..
Its a great vpn does what ir says on…
Its a great vpn does what ir says on the tin. Had a connection problem, the chat line was very helpful abd got me connected again 5 *
User friendly VPN
Amazing and a durable app
Amazing app, I live in a restrictive country and these guys despite everything keep providing their services. The customer support responds fast thanks to their Garry AI (it's surprisingly helpful) and the amount of protocols, countries and features this app offers (in the paid version) is so insane. I definitely recommend Windscribe, W devs.
Excellent customer service from Garry.
Excellent customer service from Garry.
Laptop not letting me download Winscribe… sorted thanks
New Galaxy book 5 Laptop frustratingly would not allow me to download Windscribe. Switched off Anti-virus, tried Firefox and Chrome but could not download, 'Garry' directed me to te GitHub mirror and I'm now sipping an encrypted cup of tea on Crumpets and about to wave at the Queen’s ghost :) Excellent service as ever, cheers
Reasonably easy to sign up.
Reasonably easy to sign up.
Just signed up and logged on to football.
Remains to be seen how long the free data lasts.
Good first impression though.
Windscribe Windscribe is one of the most interesting VPNs in its category.is one of the most…
Windscribe is one of the most interesting VPNs in its category.
It combines good privacy, flexible plans, and truly useful features, but not without its caveats.
What's great about it:
There's a free plan (≈10 GB/month) — one of the best among VPNs
Unlimited devices — you can connect all at once
Strong emphasis on privacy: minimal logging, you can even register without an email
Convenient R.O.B.E.R.T. feature — Blocks ads and trackers
Flexible payment options: you can tailor your plan to your needs (for example, select only the countries you need)
Cons:
The speed is okay, but not top-notch among VPNs
The interface feels cluttered in places
There's no full-fledged 24/7 support chat
The company is based in Canada (it's part of surveillance alliances), which can be annoying
Bottom Line:
Windscribe is a great option if you want an inexpensive or flexible VPN with good privacy and free access. It's especially suitable for those who like to customize everything. However, if you need maximum speed or a perfect user experience, there are better options.
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